posted June 26th, 2014, 8:39 am

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June 26th, 2014, 8:39 am

This scene reminds me of when Hera and Artemis face each other on the battlefield in the Iliad (Hera supports the Greeks and Artemis supports the Trojans). There Hera too snatches Artemis's bow, but instead of breaking it she beats her up with it until Artemis runs home and cries in Zeus's lap. I don't know if the scene was meant to be comical, but I have always thought that it is quite fun. And since I've always kind of liked Hera, I also feel a bit impressed that the wild huntress didn't stand a chance against the queen of the gods.